What reading level is the Library of Spiders series?

The Library of Spiders series by Alice B. McGinty is at a Grades 4.2–4.6 reading level (average Grade 4.4). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 6 books in the series.

What order should I read the Library of Spiders books?

The Library of Spiders series has 6 books in order: 1. The Black Widow Spider (Mcginty, Alice B. Library of Spiders.), 2. The Crab Spider (Mcginty, Alice B. Library of Spiders.), 3. The Jumping Spider (Mcginty, Alice B. Library of Spiders.), 4. The Orb Weaver (Mcginty, Alice B. Library of Spiders.), 5. The Tarantula (Mcginty, Alice B. Library of Spiders.), and 1 more.

What age is the Library of Spiders series appropriate for?

The Library of Spiders series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 1/5.

Library of Spiders Books in Order

6 books by Alice B. McGinty. Reading level: Grades 4.2–4.6. Lower Grades (Ages 5–8).

Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Library of Spiders (6 books by Alice B. McGinty) lands at reading level Grades 4.2–4.6, with average content intensity 1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series — a kid who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.

The reading-order table below lists every book with per-volume reading level and intensity badges so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.

Books

Grades 4.2–4.6

Reading Level

1/5

Avg. Intensity

Lower Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

First book Latest book

Library of Spiders Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	The Black Widow Spider (Mcginty, Alice B. Library of Spiders.) Alice B. McGinty	Level 4-5	Gentle
2	The Crab Spider (Mcginty, Alice B. Library of Spiders.) Alice B. McGinty	Level 4-5	Gentle
3	The Jumping Spider (Mcginty, Alice B. Library of Spiders.) Alice B. McGinty	Level 4-5	Gentle
4	The Orb Weaver (Mcginty, Alice B. Library of Spiders.) Alice B. McGinty	Level 4-5	Gentle
5	The Tarantula (Mcginty, Alice B. Library of Spiders.) Alice B. McGinty	Level 4-5	Gentle
6	The Wolf Spider (Mcginty, Alice B. Library of Spiders.) Alice B. McGinty	Level 4-5	Gentle

Level 4-5 Gentle

Questions about the Library of Spiders series

What reading level is the Library of Spiders series?: The Library of Spiders series by Alice B. McGinty is at a Grades 4.2–4.6 reading level (average Grade 4.4). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 6 books in the series.
What order should I read the Library of Spiders books?: The reading-order table above lists all 6 books with per-volume reading level and intensity ratings. Start with book 1 and read in publication order unless the table indicates a different recommended order for newer readers.
What age is the Library of Spiders series appropriate for?: The Library of Spiders series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 1/5. Check the intensity trajectory above to see whether content gets heavier across the series — if it does, sensitive readers may want to stop earlier in the run.